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National Women’s HOF 2026 class to be honored at Rochester ceremony
National Women’s HOF 2026 class to be honored at Rochester ceremony
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The National Women’s Hall of Fame today announced its 2026 class of inductees, recognizing women whose achievements have shaped American history across fields including athletics, public service, literature, science and social justice.
The inductees will be formally honored during the 2026 Induction Ceremony on Sept. 24 at the George Eastman Museum in Rochester.
Located in Seneca Falls, the birthplace of the women’s rights movement, the National Women’s Hall of Fame celebrates women whose courage, innovation and leadership have changed the world.
This year’s contemporary and historical inductees are: Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Janet Yellen, Adele Smith Simmons, S. Mona Sinha, Judith Viorst, Edith Green, Virginia Hall Goillot, Harriet Jacobs, Dr. Georgeanna Jones, Audre Lorde and Marie Tharp.
The 1848 Seneca Falls Convention and the Rochester Women’s Rights Convention held shortly afterward marked the beginning of the organized movement for women’s equality in the United States.
“We are thrilled to welcome an extraordinary class of inductees—women who have transformed science, civil rights, the arts, education, philanthropy and beyond,” said Dr. Kristen Oehlrich, CEO and Executive Director of the National Women’s Hall of Fame. “Among them are names many people recognize and others whose stories deserve to be widely known. Each represents a legacy that continues to shape the world today. Sharing their stories ensures their impact is seen, valued, and preserved.”
Full bios of all inductees and more information about the 2026 Induction Ceremony can be found here.
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